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Schiller BOB-CAT PREDATOR-PRO Series Operator's Manual

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PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/61" SIDE DISCHARGE
PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/72" SIDE DISCHARGE
PREDATOR PRO 34HP KAW W/61" SIDE DISCHARGE
PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/61" SIDE DISCHARGE
PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/72" SIDE DISCHARGE
PARTS MANUAL 4165706
942512G
942513G
942514G
942515G
942516G
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  • Page 1 942512G PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE 942513G PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE 942514G PREDATOR PRO 34HP KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE 942515G PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE 942516G PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE PARTS MANUAL 4165706 www.bobcatturf.com...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its The engine exhaust from this product constituents are known to the State of contains chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer, birth defects of California to cause cancer, birth and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Schiller of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual – If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your dealer representative for clarification.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES MACHINE OPERATION OPERATING SAFELY – Check operator present interlock system and In general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems – Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine onto a trailer or truck. –...
  • Page 7 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Interrupting operation MANEUVERING SAFELY – Before leaving the operator's position: In general - Park on level ground; – Slow down before turning. - Disengage the PTO; – Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely - Set the parking brake; necessary.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES WARNING for wheel weights or counterweights to improve MOWING SLOPES stability. Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tipover Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) accidents that sometimes lead • to severe injury or death. All Fixed and folding Rollover Protection Structures slopes require extra caution.
  • Page 9 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES WARNING MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUEL IN GENERAL – Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable; gasoline vapors are – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's explosive. Use extra care when schedule and instructions for maximum safety handling. and best mowing results. –...
  • Page 10 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause seri- Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories ous injury or death. on both machines.

  • Page 11: Labels

    LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PTO SWITCH PTO SWITCH CHECK ENGINE 4165639 4165638...
  • Page 12 LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 4158401 LH TANK RH TANK 4147617 HYDRAULIC OIL Fill to level shown with any of the following oils: Mineral base motor oils 15W40 or 20W50 Synthetic base motor oil 15W50 4165722...
  • Page 13 LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual & labels. - Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF. BEFORE LEAVING SEAT: - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON.
  • Page 14 LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 4165655 4165654...
  • Page 15 LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 4165615 4165616...

  • Page 16: Controls

    CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Non DFI operator's right side DFI operator's right side THROTTLE (T) - Move the throttle lever forward to POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SWITCH (P) increase engine speed until the maximum governed The operator must be in the seat when engaging the engine RPM is reached.
  • Page 17 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
  • Page 18 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FUEL VALVES (U) - A fuel tank selector valve is provided on oil cooler mounting bracket.The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points to- ward the machine. The selector should be off when- ever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FOOT LIFT PEDAL The foot lift pedal A, allows the operator to raise the mower deck to the highest position without removing his/her hands from the traction controls. To use the foot lift pedal A, press on it to raise the deck.

  • Page 20: Pre-Operation Check List

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, good condition.

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM – Fill fuel tanks with good quality, clean, unleaded gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. To start the engine: – Use a funnel to avoid spillage. – The PTO switch must be OFF. –...
  • Page 22 OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES OPERATING NOTES DRIVING 1. With the PTO disengaged, move the parking – Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the brake to OFF. PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. –...
  • Page 23 OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. DANGER 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO ROTATING BLADES switch.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTENANCE CHART PREDATOR-PRO SERIES t l i t l i...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD PREDATOR-PRO SERIES NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    (A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-4) with grease: 1. Deck lift rockshaft (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (6 points) 3. Brake lever pivot (1 point) 4. Push arms (2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank) 5.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Fluid level in the hydraulic system should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation, and every 100 hours thereafter, or when a leak has occurred. If the fluid is low, check all components for leaks. To check, remove reservoir cap M.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en- gine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen S on air cooled engines and T on liquid cooled engines. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CLEANING MACHINE Clean the machine after use. The machine will run cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and other debris. A clean machine also reduces the risk of fire due to accumulation of combustible debris and chaff Brush or blow clippings and debris off the cutterdeck and engine deck.
  • Page 32 – Maintain cut angle at 30 – Do not overheat blades when sharpening. – Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous. SPECIFIC TORQUES BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 70 FT-LBS (95 Nm) WHEEL HUB NUTS: 175 FT-LBS (237 Nm)

  • Page 33: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks A under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks B under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
  • Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is set by moving height of cut pin C to the hole designated for the height of cut desired. To change the height of cut: 1. Lift the deck to the highest position. 2.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CONTROL LEVERS There are two mounting positions for the control levers, upper and lower. The lower position works well for most people. Taller operators may need the upper position. To adjust the height of the control levers: –...
  • Page 36 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle-style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks. 2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock position and raise the seat.
  • Page 37 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Tilt floorplate all the way forward. 2. Set the cutterdeck in a middle height-of-cut posi- tion. 3. Use a 3/8" ratchet and extension to back tensioning idler off to remove belt from idler. Remove belt from cutterdeck pulleys. NOTE: Use the 3/8"...

  • Page 38: Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PUMP-DRIVE BELT 1. Remove engine-cutterdeck belt (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement). 2. Attach an extension to a 3/8" drive ratchet. Insert the ratchet extension in the square hole of the pump drive idler arm. Use the ratchet handle to rotate it enough to remove the pump drive belt. 3.
  • Page 40 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010...

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